{"product_id":"drills-for-developing-the-complete-hitter-eakin","title":"DRILLS FOR DEVELOPING THE COMPLETE HITTER (EAKIN)","description":"\u003cp\u003e Features drills used by Gordon Eakin to train the USA Softball National Team   Develop a more consistent  fluid swing   Learn drills that will increase your leg strength--and hitting power--without weights \u003c\/p\u003ewith Gordon Eakin, BYU Head Coach;\u003cbr\u003eformer USA National Team Hitting Coach;\u003cbr\u003e3x MWC Coach of the Year (2009-11); has led BYU to six conference championship titles; over 400 career victories; in 10 years as head coach, Eakin has guided BYU to the top-10 nationally six times in slugging percentage, six times in home runs per game, four times in batting average and four times in scoring; \u003cp\u003eGordon Eakin, Hitting Coach for the US National Softball Team, shares over 20 drills to help develop every aspect of a hitter's swing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eTee Drills\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoach Eakin delivers seven drills for hitters to use when working off the tee. His tee drills cover many skills, including body sync, hitting through the ball, and creating momentum in the swing. Eakin also introduces tee drills for proper inside and outside contact points, as well as taking the hands directly to the ball. \u003cb\u003eThese drills will develop a more fluid and rhythmic swing and guard against excessive movement, thereby making the swing more consistent.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eBasic Drills\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProper weight shift and getting the body in sync are necessary attributes of a good swing. In this segment, Coach Eakin explains three drills, and a few variations of each, that he uses to create good rhythm and explosion in the swing. \u003cb\u003eThese drills will help develop leg strength, as well as ensuring the swing is in sync and timed correctly.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eHand Drills\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo be consistent at the plate, the hands need to move to and through the ball, with no wasted motion. Coach Eakin introduces drills for developing the correct path of the hands to the ball.\u003cb\u003e In order to hit the ball squarely, hitters must know and practice the correct contact points for inside, outside, and middle pitches.\u003c\/b\u003e Eakin includes several drills to practice correct contact points with the ball. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eAdvanced Drills\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the final segment, Coach Eakin explains a few drills that he uses with his advanced hitters. Use these  drills to\u003cb\u003e teach your hitters how to make adjustments, develop leg strength, and make contact at the correct points.\u003c\/b\u003e Each of these are crucial skills to successful hitting at the more advanced levels of softball.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoach Eakin has had success as a hitting coach at every level of softball. He has guided BYU to the top 10 nationally six times in slugging percentage, six times in home runs per game, four times in batting average and four times in scoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the DVD, Coach Eakin explains his philosophies on hitting, as well as his thoughts on the use of drills to build the swing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this DVD, you will see many of the drills that have helped to make Eakin a successful hitting coach. Use Coach Eakin's drills to get your batters hitting the ball like the Olympians!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e60 minutes. 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Championship Productions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47402267443388,"sku":"CHMP-SD04284C","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/3832\/2364\/files\/91S4pmMl1ML.jpg?v=1788449769","url":"https:\/\/store.virventures.com\/products\/drills-for-developing-the-complete-hitter-eakin","provider":"Virventures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}